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Steve and Elisha attended their first Via de Cristo weekend in 2006, Notes of Grace in Middle Tennessee.

After moving to Reading, Pennsylvania, they helped form Journey in Faith Via de Cristo, beginning with reunion groups in 2007 and culminating in the community’s first weekend in May 2009. Within their own secretariat, they have served nearly every weekend role including Rector, and have held multiple positions on the secretariat board, including Lay Director.

Beyond their local secretariat, Steve and Elisha have also served the national Via de Cristo community.
Steve has held roles as Treasurer, Vice President of Administration, and Compliance Coordinator on the
National Board. Elisha served on the host committee as Housing Chair when Region 5 hosted the Annual
Gathering in Baltimore in 2014. Together they have attended most Annual Gatherings since their
involvement and have supported other communities across the region.

They live in Reading, PA and worship at Reformation Lutheran Church, where Steve has served on
council and Elisha has been involved in strategic planning and worship committees. Both serve as adult
Sunday school facilitators. They are blessed with two adult children and one grandchild now entering
college.

Steve and Elisha look forward to strengthening the bonds among Region 5 communities, encouraging
collaboration, and sharing God’s love across congregations. Their hope is to nurture unity and
connection so that each secretariat feels supported and part of the wider Via de Cristo family.